News
December 17, 2024

Judy Garland’s Ruby Slippers From ‘Wizard of Oz’ Sell for $28M at Auction

On December 7, Heritage Auctions celebrated a historic sale. Judy Garland’s iconic ruby slippers, worn during her role as Dorothy in the film The Wizard of Oz, sold for an astounding $28 million at auction. According to Heritage Auctions, the final price of the slippers made them the most valuable movie memorabilia ever sold at auction. Bidding commenced in November, with a starting price of $800,000.

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Street Art
December 16, 2024

Googly Eyes Pop up on Public Art in Oregon, Delighting the Public and Upsetting Authorities

Over the last few months, the city of Bend, Oregon has become used to the feeling of someone having an eye on them. But this isn't espionage or anything of the kind, but rather a cheeky act of art vandalism. An unnamed individual(s) has been putting googly eyes on public art around the city, much to the delight of the public, and to the concern of local officials.

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Photo Contest
December 16, 2024

Epic Snow Tiger Battle Wins 2024 Nature Photographer of the Year

An epic tussle between two snow leopard siblings won the 2024 Nature  Photographer of the Year (NPOTY). The striking image, taken in northern India, garnered Italian photographer Paolo Della Rocca top honors in a highly competitive contest. The judges were not only blown away by the technical excellence of the photograph, but Della Rocca's tenacity to reach the location high in the snowy mountains of India's Spiti Valley.

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Archeology
December 15, 2024

Researchers Find Ornate Relics in the Burial Chamber of an Ancient Egyptian Priestess

Archeologists have made a thrilling discovery in Egypt—one that has been twenty years in the making. The burial chamber of an ancient Egyptian priestess was found in a previously inaccessible section of the necropolis of Asyut. The unusual intricacy of the objects unearthed there is offering researchers new insights about women in power and funeral rites. The biggest findings are two richly decorated coffins made from imported wood that fit into each other.

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